Health spending ranking 2007 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Health Spending (% of GDP) in 2007, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Naoero (24.23%). A total of 187 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Naoero, stood at 24.23%. The twentieth economy, Burundi, reported 9.19% — a 2.6× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 187 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | % of GDP (2007) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naoero | 24.23% |
| 2 | Marshall Islands | 16.83% |
| 3 | United States | 14.92% |
| 4 | Namibia | 11.41% |
| 5 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 11.23% |
| 6 | Moldova | 11.02% |
| 7 | Cuba | 10.97% |
| 8 | Kiribati | 10.95% |
| 9 | Tuvalu | 10.46% |
| 10 | France | 10.33% |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 9.9% |
| 12 | Germany | 9.83% |
| 13 | Austria | 9.6% |
| 14 | West Bank and Gaza | 9.59% |
| 15 | Canada | 9.43% |
| 16 | Switzerland | 9.42% |
| 17 | Denmark | 9.3% |
| 18 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9.26% |
| 19 | Portugal | 9.25% |
| 20 | Burundi | 9.19% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2007 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2007 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Naoero | #2 | #2 |
| Marshall Islands | #5 | #5 |
| United States | #3 | #3 |
| Namibia | #33 | #34 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #7 | #7 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Health spending in 2007?
Naoero, with 24.23% (% of GDP).
How many countries are included?
187 economies reported a value for SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS in 2007. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.